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Short Breaks


Most of the time our holiday properties book out for the Full week (7 nights), however there are times during some Off Peak periods or last minute where Short Breaks may be arranged with certain properties. They can be either 3, 4, 5 or 6 nights and are priced accordingly. Please remember that all short break enquiries have to be checked prior to booking, simply find your perfect cottage, get in touch and we will help finalise your enquiry either email or phone our Reservation Team .


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Holiday home delivery services

For those enjoying a holiday in the West Country who’d prefer to stay within the comfort of their property, a home delivery service offers a convenient way to enjoy the very best of the South West’s produce.

With so much wonderful, fresh produce available, we decided to list some of the wonderful West Country farm shops and food suppliers who can deliver to your door…

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Food

Cornwall

Cornish Food Market

A home delivery service by Westcountry Fruit Sales Ltd, it’s a privately owned business that aims to offer seasonal produce to rival the food deliveries of most large commercial chains. Having provided fresh wholesale produce to some of the South West’s premium restaurants, including Rick Stein Seafood Restaurant and Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen, the Cornish Food Market is well equipped to offer and sustain the highest quality of produce to its customers. Selling everything you need for a full supermarket shop, including cleaning and baby products, free delivery is also offered for orders over £12.50.

The Cornish Food Box Company

Bringing together the best of Cornwall’s small, independent food producers, The Cornish Food Box Company’s aim is to make it easy for locals and visitors to buy seasonal and local food and drink. Helping to sustain local business, the company also enables these small companies to reach a wider audience, therefore helping them compete with larger chains and putting money back into the local area. With suppliers ranging from cheese producers to artisan bakers, there’s plenty to choose from. Minimum orders of £15 or over.


Devon

Peradon Organic Farm

A family-run business that’s been established for over 40 years, Peradon Organic Farm offer premium cut, tender meats that have been matured and hung on the bone for 24 days, at great value for money. Choose between grass fed beef, lamb, pork and chicken in either single cuts or set boxes, which are great value for money. Kirsty Allsopp called their meat a “winner” and House and Garden Magazine said their meat had “excellent texture and flavour”.

Riverford Farm Organic Boxes

With a network of five farms, Riverford are able to deliver the finest produce spanning five counties, ensuring that their customers get the very best choice of local produce. With a wide range of fresh ingredients to choose from, there’s an array of different sized box options to suit all tastes and family/party sizes. Choose between veg boxes, fruit boxes or a combination of the two. Winner of Best Online Retailer at the Observer Ethical Awards 2010.


Somerset

Somerset Local Food Direct

Created with the aim of ensuring those within the county of Somerset can eat the freshest local produce without breaking-the-bank, this innovative company works with a wide range of food produces spanning the whole of Somerset. With a massive range of products to choose from, including ‘quick order’ boxes or ‘create your own’.

Plowright Organic Boxes

All vegetables included in the boxes are grown organically at Stowey Rocks Farm, where they supply fresh produce that’s in-season too. A lot of thought is put into the boxes to ensure that the contents are as varied and exciting as possible week after week. There’s a lot of attention to detail and salad leaves are cut every Thursday morning ahead of deliveries to ensure customers are getting the freshest ingredients delivered to their door! Very reasonably priced, small boxes start from £6.50.


Dorset

Cedar Organic

Set in the heart of the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, the varied landscape of this lush, green area provides the ideal conditions for their cattle, sheep and chickens to enjoy outdoor life all year round. Offering small and large meat boxes of lamb and Ruby beef, delivery is free to addresses on the Isle of Purbeck and only £10 orders within a 20 mile radius. You can also arrange pick up directly from the farm.

My Veg Box

A Bournemouth based company set up by two friends who are passionate about eating organic. Using recycled boxes, My Veg Box deliver on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and charge a pound for delivery. You can choose between veg, fruit and mixed boxes and there’s a handy little guide on the website to ensure you buy the size you need to suit your party.


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